Upcoming Meeting: Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Learn to use Sketchup!
You may never need a pencil and paper to design woodworking projects after this seminar. The evening will start with SketchUp basics to get us all started. It will also include Q&A from the participants to delve deeper into functionality aimed at improving the skills of more experienced SketchUp users. SketchUp is a free download from Google.
Instructor Zack Mertz graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS in Architecture and a minor in Landscape Architecture. After graduating, Zack joined @Last Software where he became the lead trainer and modeler in SketchUp. After 5 years Zack joined concept3D and since 2006 has led training for all modelers and is responsible for the quality standard set by concept3D. Zack also oversees all large production efforts, including Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Boston University and others. Zack is considered one of the world's top Google Earth and SketchUp modelers.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 16th. 7:00 p.m.for "Show and Tell." Program starts at 7:15 p.m.
Location: Edina Community Education, 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina 55425. Room 350. MAP

Future Meetings

April 22 - 25: NORTHERN WOODS EXHIBITION. An annual display of Minnesota Woodworkers Guild members work.
Dates: Thursday, April 22 - Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Location: Southdale Mall, Edina, MN.

Previous Meeting Topics

  • February 16, 2010: Hand Tool Olympics!
  • January 19, 2010: New tools from Delta, Porter Cable and Dewalt.
  • December 15, 2009: Tom Schrunk on his Steinway Art Case pianos.
  • November 6-8, 2009: Fall Seminar with Phillip Lowe
  • October 6, 2009: Garrett Hack - Tips for Better Woodworking.
  • September 15, 2009: Adjustable Height Bench with Charlie Kocourek.
  • August 18, 2009: Youngblood Lumber Tour.
  • July 21st, 2009: Wood Turning with Jim Jacobs.
  • June 16, 2009: Navy Island Plywood presented by Hans Mouritzen
  • May 19, 2009: Dean Jansa: 18th Century Furniture Techniques.
  • April 24-26, 2009: Northern Woods – Southdale Center
  • March 18, 2009: Don Williams, Senior Furniture Conservator.
  • February 17, 2009: Spray Finishing Techniques with John Zoia, 3M.
  • January 20, 2009: Artist and Woodcarver Cecilia Schiller.
  • December 11, 2008: Open house at the American Association of Woodturners."
  • November 18, 2008: Author Spike Carlsen's book "A Splintered History of Wood."
  • October 24-26, 2008: Fall Seminar with Michael Fortune
  • September 16th, 2008: Router Jigs with George Vondriska
  • August 19th, 2008: Dan Bredemeier EMarquetry
  • July 15th, 2008: Wood Finishing Simplified
  • June 17th, 2008:Tool Testing with TTI
  • May 20th, 2008: Sign Making with David & Nancy Allan

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    • Our monthly meetings teach us about varied subjects. They are a chance to socialize, pick up tips from other members, or maybe just discuss projects you are currently working on. Non members are welcome to attend a meeting if you want to get to know us!